Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF
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 2026 Ypsilon Rally4 HF | |||||
| Category | Group Rally4 | ||||
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| Constructor | Lancia | ||||
| Technical specifications | |||||
| Engine | 3-cylinder, 12-valve turbocharged front-engine, front-wheel-drive | ||||
| Transmission | Sadev 5-speed sequential 2-wheel drive | ||||
| Power | 212 PS (156 kW) | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Competition | European Rally Championship – ERC4 – ERC Junior | ||||
| Debut | 2025 European Rally Championship | ||||
| First win | 2025 Barum Czech Rally Zlín | ||||
| Last win | 2026 Rally Andalucía-Sierra Morena | ||||
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The Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF is a rally car developed and built by Lancia to FIA's Group Rally4 regulations. It is based upon the Lancia Ypsilon road car and debuted in 2024.
On 27 May 2024, the Ypsilon Rally4 HF was revealed to the public. During the presentation, Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis talked about the beginning of Lancia's return to rally competition, particularly in the WRC. However, Tavares ruled out the creation of an official team, leaving the initiative to private teams. A marketing and brand relaunch operation, but with a limited investment, will also take advantage of the components and experience gained for the Peugeot 208 Rally4 and the Opel Corsa Rally4.[1] This version will be powered by 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 212 hp.[2][3]
As of July 2024, the first tests of the Ypsilon HF Rally4 took place in the south of France, in Mazamet, Occitania. The car was tested on asphalt by Andrea Crugnola and on dirt by Leo Rossel.[4] On 16 July 2024, the two-time world rally Lancia driving world champion Miki Biasion also carried out a test with the car.[5] On 17 July 2024, Lancia appointed Eugenio Franzetti as Director of Lancia Corse HF.[6] On 23 September 2024, Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, tested the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF on the Balocco track.[7][8]
